Folic acid Prescribing at THE COLLEGE PRACTICE
Anaemias and haematological disorders | Nutrition and Blood
Items (12m)
1,808
Total Quantity
56.0K
NHS Cost
£1.3K
vs National Avg
+39.3%
THE COLLEGE PRACTICE prescribed 1,808 items of Folic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,335 to the NHS. This is 39.3% above the national average prescribing rate. Folic acid is classified under Anaemias and haematological disorders in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
163
Jul 2026
170
Jul 2026
150
Jul 2026
141
Jul 2026
170
Jul 2026
137
Jul 2026
158
Jul 2026
162
Jul 2026
133
Jul 2026
146
Jul 2026
127
Jul 2026
151
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,808 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 55,993 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,335 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +39.3% |
Folic acid Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,808 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,298 items |
| Difference | +39.3% vs national average |
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Data sourced from NHSBSA English Prescribing Dataset, CQC, and GP Patient Survey. Prescribing data does not indicate quality of care. Higher prescribing rates may reflect patient demographics. Always consult your GP for medical advice.